What is posterior sagittal anorectoplasty?

Also known as: PSARP, pull-through procedure.

Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty is a surgical procedure used to repair birth defects related to the passing of stool through the rectum and anus. Anorectal malformations, cloacal malformation and Hirschsprung's disease are just a few of the conditions treated by the procedure.

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Reviewed by: Juan L Calisto, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM